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As the U.S. emerges from the pandemic, focus is on decarbonizing the energy mix while improving grid resiliency, reliability and flexibility. Microgrids will play a key role in these efforts. Federal tax credits for solar PV systems (including energy storage) have been reinstated, and FERC Order 2222 is preparing the way for aggregated distributed energy resources to participate in wholesale ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Utilities are looking to the future: both investor-owned and municipal utilities are exploring the role that energy storage and microgrid projects will play in their portfolios. Key deployments and initiatives are beginning to help map a course forward for utilities across North America. To further this trend, a special utility perspectives panel led by NextEnergy at the Microgrid Global ...

By Smart Grid Observer

ComEd announced recently (9/23) it will partner with Xage Security, Inc. to demonstrate how blockchain technology can enhance the security and operational efficiency of electric systems as they integrate distributed energy resources (DER), such as solar, storage, energy efficiency and demand management.Blockchains use multiple servers that operate like decentralized record-keeping and ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Itron, Inc. and Xcel Energy recently entered an agreement to secure smart meters that will allow for collaboration to improve customer experience and utility operations using the distributed intelligence capabilities of Itron’s IoT solution. Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas service to millions of customers in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has awarded a $1.05 million grant to energy company ComEd, the University of Denver, Virginia Tech and software specialist BEM Controls to create an energy internet that will enhance building energy management and benefits to occupants.The award provides funding to commercialize a blockchain-based transactive energy platform developed by BEM ...

By Smart Grid Observer

When it comes to IoT protocol for renewables, reliability of data input is of critical importance. There are two components to issue grid connected renewable energy-based carbon credits: the amount of energy generated and grid emission factor, i.e. tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted in the grid per Megawatt. Along with operational mechanism to issue carbon credits verified by independent ...

By Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO IPCI )

A new report from Navigant Research looks at the shift in the smart appliances market as a subset of the smart home Internet of Things (IoT) trend, examining factors behind the market growth cycle and providing recommendations to key stakeholders. While a variety of smart home products like smart thermostats, connected lighting, and smart locks are experiencing a wave of adoption, smart ...

By Smart Grid Observer

In a major step towards ushering in a transformational change in the electricity sector, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in association with AutoGrid, announced an initiative aimed at adopting smart grid and Internet of Things (IoT)-based solutions to improve utilities’ health and customer experiences. At the CII Partnership Summit, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu ...

By Smart Grid Observer